Stunning statuary, reliefs, columns, plinths, tables and Buddhas. Each sculpture is hand-carved at our workshop in Camdodia, using the famous local ‘pink’ sandstone and also sustainable hardwoods. They are replicated or inspired by the art and architecture of the ancient Khmer Empire.
From a sixth/seventh century example from Phnom Da and now in Phnom Penh National Museum. One of the earliest surviving examples of Khmer sculpture, the original stands nearly ten feet tall. Our version is carved from hardwoodand measures 120cm in height. Vishnu is portrayed with eight arms to celebrate his universal majesty, and wears a […]
£799 In stock
120cm hardwood
Son of Shiva and Uma (Parvati). In Angkor Ganesh is a popular sculpture, though reliefs are uncommon. According to legend, Ganesh was born with a human head. Shiva was away at the time of his birth and when he returned he encountered an unfamiliar young man guarding Uma’s quarters. When Ganesh forbade him to enter, […]
£575 In stock
50cm hardwood
A wonderful carving of an image that is the essence of Angkor and the Khmer Empire. From a masterpiece of Khmer art now housed in the Phnom Penh Museum is the head of Jayavarman VII, found in Preah Khan at Kompong Svay. Our head carvings are faithful to the origina,l capturing the ‘god-king’ in his […]
£595 In stock
53cm sandstone
A beautiful hardwood carving of 12/13th century sandstone carving in the Bayon style, found at Preah Khan at Kompong Svay. The original can be found in the Guimet Museum. The Bayon was the state temple of Jayavarman VII and at the centre of the Royal city of Angkor Thom, and is perhaps the most incredible temple in Angkor (please see history section for details on Khmer history, temples and deities).
£375 Out of stock
43cm hardwood
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